Managers of Wealth Offshore

Four questions for Lutz Overlack, Head of Sales at BLI

“We have to be careful not to lose sight of the whole picture”

Singapore to overtake UK as offshore financial centre

BCG estimates that offshore money lodged in Singapore will grow to $1.7tn by 2020, compared with the UK’s $1.6tn.

Jersey figures for first quarter show rise in business flows

Banking deposits increased by £1.9 million during the same period to total £128.4bn at the end of March.

In defence of ‘tax havens’: offshore banking is not the same as dodgy dealing Nigel Green

It all makes for compelling headlines and I’m sure there is more to come.

Investing in UK buy-to-let from Europe

Once you and your solicitor are satisfied everything is in order, contracts can be exchanged, usually paying a 10% deposit.

Cayman Islands: Lawmakers’ pensions need $1.76M a year

Cabinet is not mandated to follow any recommendations from the report, which is done every three years as an evaluation of the public sector retirement system.

Bahamas Improves Ranking as a Caribbean Destination

The Bahamas leapfrogged Jamaica in this year’s absolute ranking, the report states.

Richards: downgrade will not change plan

The island's rating has now been lowered by Moody's four times since April 2009. The agency said Bermuda's outlook remains stable.

Russian business repatriates money from offshore zones

Russian entrepreneurs have decided to bring their money back home from offshore havens.

Why portfolio theory is wrong by Tim Price

Capitalism is a matter of risks and rewards

Panama Papers Colleges Deny Offshore Activities

Unscrupulous companies may be trading off FE names listed in leaked documents

Swiss bankers stirred, but not shaken, into returning Africa’s stolen loot

It irritates Valentin Zellweger enormously that “no longer than six minutes into any James Bond movie, a sleazy Swiss banker still appears”.

INSIGHT - Latest edition of SANNE Connect

Martin Schnaier and Peter O'Leary from our Debt division examine peer-to-peer lending platforms as a new investment focus for institutions;

Estimates for the Private Client Indices and ARC Charity Indices

May's estimates for the Private Client Indices and the ARC Charity Indices are now available.

DNA: The Chinese are Coming!

Not to mention that we did not make the 2016 Traveler’s Choice list for the best Caribbean Island Vacation Destinations, with Jamaica leading the pack.

Wealth management industry dangerously behind the curve in adoption of digital technology

Firms that don’t respond now simply won’t survive in the medium to long term, says new PwC report

Mauritius: a tried, tested and trusted International Financial Centre

Mauritius is not a tax haven; it is a low-tax jurisdiction that also offers a low taxation platform for international business.

€148 Million Declared In Offshore Holdings, CBM

The newspaper quoted figures by the Central Bank of Malta which show that over €148 million were declared in offshore holdings following tax amnesties granted since 2002.

Fitch sees Butterfield’s profits rising

Fitch said in its commentary that Butterfield’s credit situation had improved as non-performing loans had continued to trend down, while charge-offs had remained low.

Comment: From ponies to payments – technology, disruption and Jersey fintech

Happily, the backdrop for Jersey’s recent Fintech Unconference was already a vibrant one.

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